Twan
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,513 in 1973
0 babies were named Twan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Twan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryTwan first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #2,513.
About the name Twan
Twan is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-wan”. US birth records list Twan for boys from 1965 to 2021, in 28 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #2,513 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2021, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 155,039 boys |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 371,747 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Twan
What is the origin of the name Twan?
Twan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Twan a boy or girl name?
Twan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Twan?
Twan is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #2,513 in 1973.